Understanding characteristics of patients with community-acquired pneumonia

A Retrospective Study on Disease Characteristics of Hospitalized Patients With Community-acquired Pneumonia

Qianfoshan Hospital · NCT06065618

This study looks at hospitalized patients over 14 with community-acquired pneumonia to see what causes it and what risk factors might lead to complications.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment200 (estimated)
Ages14 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorQianfoshan Hospital (other)
Locations1 site (Jinan, Shandong)
Trial IDNCT06065618 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to investigate the epidemiological characteristics and pathogen distribution of community-acquired pneumonia in Shandong Province. It will analyze hospitalized patients aged over 14 who exhibit specific clinical manifestations and chest X-ray findings indicative of pneumonia. The study seeks to identify risk factors for complications associated with the condition, providing foundational data for future research on pulmonary infections.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged over 14 who are experiencing symptoms of community-acquired pneumonia and have relevant chest X-ray findings.

Not a fit: Patients with pre-existing pulmonary conditions or infections, such as neoplasms or tuberculosis, will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of community-acquired pneumonia, leading to improved diagnosis and treatment strategies for patients.

How similar studies have performed: While this study focuses on a specific regional population, similar observational studies have successfully identified characteristics and risk factors for pneumonia in other populations.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Age \> 14 years.
* In the community.
* Chest X-ray showed patchy, patchy infiltrative shadows or interstitial changes with or without pleural effusion (in or out of hospital) .
* Pneumonia-related clinical manifestations: 1) recent cough, expectoration or respiratory disease symptoms aggravated, and the emergence of purulent sputum, with or without chest pain. 2) fever: armpit temperature ≥37.3℃ or hypothermia: armpit temperature \<36℃. 3) signs of pulmonary consolidation and/or Wet Rales. 4) white blood cell \> 10 × 10\^9/L or \< 4 × 10\^9/L with or without left shift of nucleus. Comply with 1,2,3 above plus any one of 4 above.

Exclusion Criteria:

* The patients were initially diagnosed with pulmonary neoplasms, tuberculosis, non-infectious interstitial disease, pulmonary edema, atelectasis, pulmonary embolism, pulmonary eosinophil granulocyte infiltration and pulmonary vasculitis.
* Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
* The patient was readmitted within 72 hours of discharge and was classified as a single hospitalization.

Where this trial is running

Jinan, Shandong

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Community-acquired Pneumonia

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.